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‘We protect lives, yet are not respected’
The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police often find themselves under a hail of verbal bullets.
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The long queues to getting uniforms
Long queues witnessed outside uniform stores in the federal capital as soon as Eidul Fitr holidays end.
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CNG stations remain closed as loadshedding continues
Gas loadshedding continues for a third consecutive day with more than 1,500 factories in Punjab still without gas.
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Secondhand mobile phone dealers complain of harassment
Secondhand mobile phone dealers in areas with a high phone-snatching rate have complained of harassment by the police.
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City wakes up from Eid holiday lull
After four days of Eid holidays, the city has come back to life, starting to resume its normal day-to-day functioning.
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LDA sets up special cell for new property documents
The LDA has set up a special cell to issue ‘secure paper’ documents concerning land ownership.
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Medical school hopefuls face more uncertainty
The Punjab government is to appeal to the Supreme Court following the Lahore High Court’s ruling,
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Reporting on flood damages
A survey has already been initiated to assess flood losses in the district.
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Larger bench to hear Hijratullah case appeal
The LHC CJ adjourned the hearing of the appeal seeking enhancement in the punishment of Hijratullah till September 16.
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Fruit, vegetable shortage to end today
The shortage of fruit and vegetables that hit during Eid holidays will come to an end this Wednesday, vendors say.
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CDA fails to address water scarcity
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is currently wasting 30 million gallons of water each day.
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Trail 5 stream comes to life after five years
The monsoon rains caused the dead stream along Trail 5 to flow again.
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Imperfections of a model village
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has long since completed its project of making Saidpur a model village.
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Relief activities on an extended break
Flood relief activities that took a dive on Eidul Fitr were still down on Tuesday.
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Flood victims ‘politely’ asked to vacate schools
Schools in flood zones may not resume classes soon because many school buildings are being used to provide shelter.
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Three die of suffocation in hospital fire
Three patients have suffocated to death, after a fire broke out in Jinnah Hospital, Lahore.
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Praying for a better Eid next year
Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated in Sialkot district with simplicity, religious zeal and a renewed commitment to rebuild.
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Qadirpur repairs squeeze gas supply
Expect gas, CNG and electricity shortages as the Qadirpur gas field is being closed for repairs for seven days.
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Rebuilding: one house at a time
Flood victims in different districts of southern Punjab have begun rebuilding their houses.
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We set a new precedent by celebrating Eid with flood victims:
Cm Shahbaz Sharif visited the Children’s Hospita where he distributed Eidi and gifts among the young children.
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Eid celebrations: Different people, different ways
The city witnessed a lot of activity on Eid-ul-Fitr with people seen celebrating the day outdoors.
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City celebrates a mubarik Eid
Lahore saw a peaceful Eid this year as threats of terrorism did not materialise.
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One killed as van falls into ravine
One passenger was killed and 17 were injured when a tourist van fell into a deep ravine at Company Bagh near Murree.
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Controversy over chairman’s appointment intensifies
The controversy over the appointment of the new chairman of SZPGMI took a new turn.
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An Eid of many flavours
The suffering and plight of those affected by the floods was not forgotten on Eid.
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Pakistani students bring aid from New York
Pakistani students enrolled in US universities have recently resorted to Facebook to organise fund-raisers.
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A grave version of Eid celebrations
There are many people every year, who start celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr by visiting graveyards.
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Contractor murders eunuch on Eid
Contractor opened fire on Arsalan alias ‘Cheena’ after the eunuch refused to accompany him back home.
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CM's security protocol linked to child's death
A child died as a result of not receiving timely medical treatment due to the security protocol of CM Punjab.
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Accident in Multan claims 5 lives
Five people were killed in an accident in Shujaabad area of Multan as a train hit a rickshaw.
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Happy Eid. Now get to work
While most of us are celebrating Eid with our families and friends there are those who do not have that luxury.
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CDGL warning leaves prayer-goers in a fix
CDGL warning against use of open spaces for Eid prayers increases people’s apprehensions.
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Doctors, parameds to be on duty during Eid holidays
Punjab government cancels Eid holidays of doctors and paramedical staff of the Health Department .
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Petition challenges LHC’s disabled-friendly image
A disabled man has filed a writ petition after he was denied a job at the Lahore High Court.
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Flood-hit areas to have clean drinking water by Sept 20: CM
Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif says provision of clean drinking water to the flood-affected areas is top priority.
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Can there be divorce without union council chief?
LHC seeks adivce from advocate general on whether a notice through UC chairman is mandatory for execution of divorce.
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No relief from discrimination
People turned away from relief camps set up for flood victims due to lack of space, religious, ethnic discrimination.
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Licensed to arrest
Vigorous drive against vehicles including motorcycles without registration number plates.
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A close encounter of the ‘third’ kind
Of all the disenfranchised elements in our society, there is perhaps none considered more toxic than the eunuch.
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Punjab govt hires retired generals in violation of rules
Three retired army generals employed on contract on key administrative positions in violation of Re-employment Policy.
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PIA plane makes emergency landing in Karachi
A Lahore bound PIA flight made an emergency landing after a bird hit its engine.
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LDA merges two branches of its Estate Management
LDA) has merged its Directorates of Estate Management in its ongoing drive to cut departmental expenditures.
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‘Lack of media attention starving Rajanpur of urgently needed aid’
Aid workers and government officials say the district has not received due media coverage.
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Three cops suspended for beating, detaining civilians
The policemenwere confined in an empty building where they were keeping one of the residents, Abrar.
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Many faiths come together on Eid
The Express Tribune spoke to many people of different faiths in Lahore to enquire how they spend Eid.
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Eid brings new customers to beauty parlours
Beauty parlours and hair salons are jam packed as more and more customers are heading in for beauty treatments.
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Rift between traders, owners widening
A major flaw in RCA 2001 is that it does not clearly specify rules and regulations in case of disputes.
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Eid increases demand for fake perfumes
With the advent of Eid the sale of counterfeit cosmetic items continues unchecked in the twin cities.
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Doctor given post-arrest bail without being arrested
Dr Abbasi had gone into hiding immediately after an FIR was registered against her and four accomplices.
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Ministry promises an efficient transit system
Afridi said the transport sector is playing a vital role in generating economic and social activities in the country.